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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,567.81, 14,583.55 and 6,091.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,567.81, 14,583.55 and 6,091.53 is: 8,406.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,567.81 : 14,583.55 = 6,091.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,567.81/14,583.55 = 6,091.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,567.81x = 14,583.55 × 6,091.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,567.81x = 88,836,132.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,836,132.33/10,567.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,406.30

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